Producer Kevin A. Kent’s Memorable Story of Hope, Courage and Unparalleled Bravery in Wartime China

"Nanking," by Kevin A. Kent, is a riveting account of American Minnie Vautrin, who saved more than 10,000 lives during the Japanese invasion of Nanking.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) August 6, 2006 -- In 1937, the Japanese invaded Nanking, China, and a magnificent city was destroyed. Noted screenwriter Kevin A. Kent’s new novel "Nanking" tells the story of one heroine who stepped forward amid the unparalleled brutality and almost single-handedly saved more than 10,000 lives.

On the day the Japanese entered Nanking, the rapes began. Minnie Vautrin, an American teacher and missionary, took it upon herself to become the protector of the women and girls of Nanking. Inside the walls of the Nanking Ginling Girls’ College, a campus designed for 300 women which she helped to co-found, Vautrin managed to shelter more than 10,000.

Unlike many novels based on history, "Nanking" glamorizes neither the marauders nor the victims, but lays out a story based on historical fact. The author deftly takes real and fictional characters and weaves a narrative around them that is believable and compelling, heartbreaking yet filled with hope. When it comes to Minnie Vautrin, no dramatic storytelling is necessary. The stunningly dramatic landscape painted by Kent reflects a well-developed cinematic eye, making "Nanking" as compelling as the story itself.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author by e-mail or through the author’s website: www.nankingthebook.com. "Nanking" is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the author
Kevin A. Kent is a novelist, screenwriter and composer living in Irvine, California. He is also the founder of Inspired Arts & Media, LLC, one of the country’s leading interactive media development companies. The author has written nearly 20 screenplays, historical, dramatic, and romantic comedies and children's books. He resides with his wife and two children in Irvine, California.

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